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Why are my dog's eyes pussy and watery? Could it be conjunctivitis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 years old

Hi I have a nearly 3 year old mini English bull terrier. I have noticed that his eyes look pusy in the morning lately like he has conjuntavitis we have been bathing them with salt water. One eye seems to be a lot worse than the other

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 6th, 2019

That is a lot of discharge in Razzy's eyes! Rinsing out his eyes will saline is a good idea. By salt water I assume thats what you mean. If it is not, do not use salt water in his eyes as this will cause more irritation. In general, if you see the discharge present for more than 3-5 days and the saline rinse is not making it better, then usually an antibiotic eye drop is needed. Sometimes dogs just get infections, sometimes it is related to allergies and other times it is related to a scratch on the cornea. The veterinarian may recommend to use a special dye in his eyes to look for any injuries to the cornea. Continue to rinse his eyes daily and protect them from scratching by using an elizabethan collar if Razzy is rubbing at them. Make an appointment with his veterinarian in the next few days. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Emily, DVM

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    Published on June 1st, 2017

    Hello You can try flushing his eyes with a normal saline rinse or just wiping them with a warm wet washcloth gently. If it does not get better I recommend having a veterinarian taking a look as in older terriers they can develop eye issues such as dry eye, ectropion, ulcers and infections. If he has any squinting, redness, increase in discharge or his eyes become cloudy he should be seen by his vet sooner

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